If ya haven't heard yet, there is an Animal Roadtrip to the Olympia starting this weekend on Sunday September 19th.

G Diesel, myself, Vinny G & Wrath are going to fly out to the west coast. We are going to converge in San Diego where Rage will meet us up in an Animal van. For the next 3 days we are going to hit up sunny southern Cali with 3 ABC events, hit up a few stores, then on Wednesday we are going to pile in the van and take the road trip to Sin City where we will meet up with everyone at The Cage and the Olympia and finish it off with the big Olympia ABC on Sunday Sept. 26.

The best part is you can be a fly on the wall as this will be documented with pictures and videos along the way. You are going to see what Vinny and Wrath eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, hear them shoot the shit, train, hang out, etc. It's going to be a lot of fun.

Here is the rundown of some of the highlights:

Sun Sept 19th - San Diego ABC at World Gym

Mon Sept 20th - Venice beach ABC at Gold's Gym Venice

Tues Sept. 21st - Norwalk ABC at American Eagle

In between we will be eating, visiting retailers, hanging out, etc. If you're going to be in the area, stop on by.

Stay tuned to this thread for the updates starting this Sunday........................................See ya on the road, Animals.

Devil

09-17-10, 5:31 pm

Stoked, see the team Sunday!

Mr. Dead

09-17-10, 5:35 pm

Nice!!! Hope you guys have a blast!!!

Jay

09-17-10, 5:43 pm

I like the sound of an animal van.

kryptiq

09-17-10, 6:53 pm

Sub'd for sure

rev8ball

09-18-10, 3:16 am

Can't wait to be a part of history!

Jengyz

09-18-10, 3:58 am

Sounds awesome! Enjoy guys!

Shark52

09-18-10, 5:18 am

Are you guys still doing the live webcam at the cage? How do i watch?

naturalguy

09-18-10, 8:42 am

Are you guys still doing the live webcam at the cage? How do i watch?

Yes, it will be on www.ustream.tv the actual link will be posted the morning of the show, keep an eye on the Olympia section or you can search Animal Pak on ustream

Vinny G

09-18-10, 9:03 am

Just a reminder, Sgt. Rob Mantila who I grew up with in Jersey City and his men from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar will be joining us tomorrow in San Diego.

They are excited to see us.

FITGYM

09-18-10, 10:34 am

Have a great trip and enjoy

Shark52

09-19-10, 12:47 am

Yes, it will be on www.ustream.tv the actual link will be posted the morning of the show, keep an eye on the Olympia section or you can search Animal Pak on ustream

thanks brotha, enjoy the show!!

naturalguy

09-19-10, 6:42 am

thanks brotha, enjoy the show!!

Thanks.

My bags are packed and I am on my way to newark airport

J-Dawg

09-19-10, 8:47 am

Can't wait to see you fellas get this underway. In for the updates.

naturalguy

09-19-10, 8:49 am

We're on the plane. G and vinny, they're sporting their hawks.

FITGYM

09-19-10, 12:25 pm

Hawking Awesome ....

have a great time

naturalguy

09-19-10, 2:22 pm

We just landed in SD, now we have to find Wrath

widdlewade44

09-19-10, 2:48 pm

Great stuff ng, thanks for the updates, be safe and have a great time!

Kevin
widdlewade44

naturalguy

09-19-10, 3:30 pm

Great stuff ng, thanks for the updates, be safe and have a great time!

Kevin
widdlewade44

We got wrath, heading right to in n out burger. I will get some pics and video up later

widdlewade44

09-19-10, 3:45 pm

Sweet, that should be quite a tab at the in & out burger with the Animal Crew...

Kevin
widdlewade44

Flash419

09-19-10, 3:51 pm

We're on the plane. G and vinny, they're sporting their hawks.

Sweet, that should be quite a tab at the in & out burger with the Animal Crew...

Two scary thoughts ... California will never be the same. LOL

Enjoy guys!

Rage

09-19-10, 4:54 pm

Just arrived with the Animal Van at Worlds Gym in sunny SD. Meeting up with the crew in a few.

naturalguy

09-19-10, 9:13 pm

We had a great ABC at World Gym san diego, awesome gym, great workout. We had a nice meal with everyone now piled into the animal van and are headed up to LA

Bros, I cannot wait to meet up with you guys tomorrow in Venice, and caravan back to my 702......

Off the HOOOOOOOOOOOK!!!!

Biggie973

09-20-10, 8:10 am

Great vids & pics man!!!

Aggression

09-20-10, 8:28 am

We got wrath, heading right to in n out burger. I will get some pics and video up later

Awesome. Keep us in the loop, bro! Good stuff.

ghost

09-20-10, 8:43 am

damn, i really should have just ridden the motorcycle out that way!

Psycho77

09-20-10, 9:23 am

Awesome pics and vids!

Razor

09-20-10, 9:35 am

Legendary coverage fellas! Keep 'em comin!

J-Dawg

09-20-10, 9:43 am

Keep those updates coming NG. We're living vicariously through you fellas, lol.

wedge

09-20-10, 9:46 am

Thanks for the updates NG.

jesse45690

09-20-10, 9:53 am

awesome pics and vids! keep em comin, i eat this stuff up

naturalguy

09-20-10, 10:04 am

Vinny training legs at the ABC:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2DvzL103nM

naturalguy

09-20-10, 10:06 am

Vinny and I hit cardio this morning at 6 am Cali time while G, Wrath and Rage were sleeping. Today we are going to visit some supplement stores and then hit Venice beach for the firehouse, muscle beach and the ABC at Gold's Venice. I can't wait for that.

naturalguy

09-20-10, 10:23 am

Another vid from the ABC, David and AZNBeef rowing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ENi9vDQ6KU

C.Coronato

09-20-10, 10:26 am

Hell yea looks great. Cant wait to get out there. In the meantime, ill be waiting here. House Hawks up!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d157/chefcorn/431b35ea.jpg

PIJW

09-20-10, 10:50 am

Awesome pics and video's, i think Wrath out ate and drank all your guys, largest burger and drink

naturalguy

09-20-10, 10:57 am

Pulldowns at the San Diego ABC, very cool plate loaded machine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyV9ucDLSqM

Mr. Dead

09-20-10, 11:10 am

Keep those updates coming NG. We're living vicariously through you fellas, lol.

x2... Looks like you guys had an incredible time!!!

FITGYM

09-20-10, 11:14 am

great pics and great videos NG

I love how you guys get rid of jet lag....

good luck with that LA traffic...there is nothing else like it

have a great trip

Razor

09-20-10, 11:21 am

Hell yea looks great. Cant wait to get out there. In the meantime, ill be waiting here. House Hawks up!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d157/chefcorn/431b35ea.jpg

Jesus that's awesome Christian!

naturalguy

09-20-10, 11:29 am

Last vid from yesterday, the Animal van - pre-workout supps in the San Diego sun:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKcj2_TLvqg

downtown

09-20-10, 11:54 am

Vinny training legs at the ABC:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2DvzL103nM

Great Job NG, thank you so much !
Enjoy that time

HIGA MONSTER

09-20-10, 12:27 pm

When are decals like that going to be on sale?

I'm sick of driving my car around with no Animal decal to show for...
I see www.Goatgrazer.com decals up here in Seattle, but no Animal Pak decals.

WTF?
HIGA MONSTER

Mr. Dead

09-20-10, 12:29 pm

When are decals like that going to be on sale?

I'm sick of driving my car around with no Animal decal to show for...
I see www.Goatgrazer.com decals up here in Seattle, but no Animal Pak decals.

WTF?
HIGA MONSTER

x2!!! I only have the Animal window clings up on mine...

Universal Rep

09-20-10, 12:31 pm

Subbed... This thread is really beginning to shape up. Have fun fellas...

kryptiq

09-20-10, 12:41 pm

Subbed... This thread is really beginning to shape up. Have fun fellas...
X2 Keep it up guys looks like fun. Someone needs to out eat wrath one night.

What's up bothers, we are at a new eatery i'n Venice called Sauce. We just got back from lindburge nutrition i'n manhattan beach and then stopped by the famous Max Muscle.

Dave Bourlet from max muscle hooked us up with some t-shirts and frank and I had the honor to sign our names on the wall of fame i'n the store.

Mr. Dead

09-20-10, 5:48 pm

What's up bothers, we are at a new eatery i'n Venice called Sauce. We just got back from lindburge nutrition i'n manhattan beach and then stopped by the famous Max Muscle.

Dave Bourlet from max muscle hooked us up with some t-shirts and frank and I had the honor to sign our names on the wall of fame i'n the store.

Sweet!!!

Rage

09-20-10, 5:50 pm

Have to say this is living, eating and breathing the bodybuilding lifestyle being on this roadtrip. Hanging out here at the new hot spot in Venice...Sauce. Awesome food here...everything on the menu is clean but what I ordered lol. After this we will head over to all the classic spots here in Venice...stay tuned.

Mr. Dead

09-20-10, 5:51 pm

have to say this is living, eating and breathing the bodybuilding lifestyle being on this roadtrip. Hanging out here at the new hot spot in venice...sauce. Awesome food here...everything on the menu is clean but what i ordered lol. After this we will head over to all the classic spots here in venice...stay tuned.

Niiiice!!!

Vinny G

09-20-10, 5:51 pm

Holy crap this guy eats more food than wrath!

Vinny G

09-20-10, 5:58 pm

I can't post pics from my phone...if someone can give me their email I'll send the
To you to post up.

Universal Rep

09-20-10, 5:59 pm

Have to say this is living, eating and breathing the bodybuilding lifestyle being on this roadtrip. Hanging out here at the new hot spot in Venice...Sauce. Awesome food here...everything on the menu is clean but what I ordered lol. After this we will head over to all the classic spots here in Venice...stay tuned.

This point ain't no good without specifics... Who ate what and how much, haha...

Universal Rep

09-20-10, 5:59 pm

Holy crap this guy eats more food than wrath!

What about G? That fella can put some food away.

Mr. Dead

09-20-10, 6:01 pm

I can't post pics from my phone...if someone can give me their email I'll send the
To you to post up.

Ask Rage... He's got my e-mail addy...

Mr. Dead

09-20-10, 6:19 pm

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm25/mrdead1/3photo.jpg

Lindburgh nutrition

Vinny G

09-20-10, 6:20 pm

What about G? That fella can put some food away.

Oh yeah.....

Mr. Dead

09-20-10, 6:22 pm

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm25/mrdead1/4photo.jpg

Rage's Lunch...

Vinny G

09-20-10, 6:22 pm

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm25/mrdead1/3photo.jpg

Lindburgh nutrition

I look like a little boy next to wrath

Mr. Dead

09-20-10, 6:25 pm

What's up bothers, we are at a new eatery i'n Venice called Sauce. We just got back from lindburge nutrition i'n manhattan beach and then stopped by the famous Max Muscle.

Dave Bourlet from max muscle hooked us up with some t-shirts and frank and I had the honor to sign our names on the wall of fame i'n the store.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm25/mrdead1/5photo.jpg

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm25/mrdead1/6photo.jpg

Vinny G

09-20-10, 6:25 pm

NG has departed from the table to expel the excess protein he ingested.

Vinny G

09-20-10, 6:26 pm

It's also very cold here.

Mr. Dead

09-20-10, 6:31 pm

The Crew...

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm25/mrdead1/7photo.jpg

Mr. Dead

09-20-10, 6:39 pm

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm25/mrdead1/8photo.jpg

naturalguy

09-20-10, 6:41 pm

Just had a great meal, now heading to muscle beach

B. Rowe

09-20-10, 6:46 pm

looks like you boys are havin a good time, hope the weather is nice for muscle beach

Last vid from yesterday, the Animal van - pre-workout supps in the San Diego sun:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKcj2_TLvqg

lovin the new shirt, hopefully theyll be for sale soon

Flash419

09-21-10, 12:11 am

Looks like an awesome time...

I'm thining next year we need to do this BIG.. rent a bus. And lets fill it with Animals!

Set it up now.. give everyone a year to plan and save. I would love to use a weeks vacation for this!

kryptiq

09-21-10, 12:19 am

Looks like an awesome time...

I'm thining next year we need to do this BIG.. rent a bus. And lets fill it with Animals!

Set it up now.. give everyone a year to plan and save. I would love to use a weeks vacation for this!

If that ever happened....well I guess I'd be in Cali for the first time...with a bunch of animals. Sounds like an awesome fucking adventure.

Vinny G

09-21-10, 12:28 am

We finished up a little while ago training at golds, they would not let us film while we were training and now we are at the firehouse eating with about 20 hard core animals.

naturalguy

09-21-10, 1:20 am

great ABC at golds venice, like vinny said they would not let us take pics inside but I snuck some video clips. We had an awesome meal at the firehouse. There is something magical about the venice area, its hard to describe.

naturalguy

09-21-10, 2:11 am

Pics from today. Our first stop was at Lindberg Nutrition in Manhattan Beach. A lot of people came by to meet Wrath and Vinny, several were wearing Animal shirts.

Next the Animal van rolled into Venice and the first stop was the famous Max Muscle venice. Dave Bourlet welcomed us in and had Vinny and Wrath sign his wall where all pro bodybuilders that visit sign.

An amazing day in LA capped with a sick back workout at The Mecca and a meal at The Firehouse. Training hard, chilling with the boys, eating big. It gets no better. That's the ABCs. That's Animal. Up early to do it again manana.

Peace, G

Jay

09-21-10, 4:16 am

These pics and vid's are simply awesome. Looks like a great time.

Interesting sand sculpture above.

naturalguy

09-21-10, 6:19 am

Vids

On the way to Gold's Venice ABC, in the van, G Diesel, Wrath and Vinny talk about what it's like to train at the mecca:

Small observation made about Vinny: most pics that Vinny is in are either of him eating sloppy burgers, fries etc, or him with his fucking 6 pack out! You make me sick you bastard! lol

Awesome pics and vids guys.

Peace

J-Dawg

09-21-10, 11:51 am

Small observation made about Vinny: most pics that Vinny is in are either of him eating sloppy burgers, fries etc, or him with his fucking 6 pack out! You make me sick you bastard! lol

Awesome pics and vids guys.

Peace

Haha, I think that might be Wrath, G, and Rage's food that just happens to be next to Vinny when they're all eating. I believe he's 7 weeks out from the Sacramento Pro and is eating clean, right Vinny?

Vinny G

09-21-10, 11:55 am

Starting our day eating at Deloris restaurant in Santa Monica.
I been very fortunate with being able to stay on the contest diet while I been out here on the animal tour. I do have all my food in my fridge back i'n the room for the Vegas leg of the trip.

Aggression

09-21-10, 11:55 am

Small observation made about Vinny: most pics that Vinny is in are either of him eating sloppy burgers, fries etc, or him with his fucking 6 pack out! You make me sick you bastard! lol

Haha, I think that might be Wrath, G, and Rage's food that just happens to be next to Vinny when they're all eating. I believe he's 7 weeks out from the Sacramento Pro and is eating clean, right Vinny?

I remember he was dieting the one time we were at The Arnold. It was his cheat day, as I believe he was doing some sort of Keto diet, and we hit up Chilis at the Airport. Not sure what Vinny is doing this time, I'm sure he can answer that in here ....

B. Rowe

09-21-10, 12:01 pm

Pics an vids look sic, def need to make it out to Golds Venice before i kick the bucket

B. Rowe

09-21-10, 12:04 pm

Starting our day eating at Deloris restaurant in Santa Monica.
I been very fortunate with being able to stay on the contest diet while I been out here on the animal tour. I do have all my food in my fridge back i'n the room for the Vegas leg of the trip.

Gotta love the mentality of the west coast, alot of restaurants have very healthy food options.

AZN-BEEF

09-21-10, 1:44 pm

Oh almost forgot DAMN AZNbeef throwing around some big ass DB's for your size or at least it sure looks like it. Keep it up man!
thanks bro!

I'm having a blast! Can't wait for tonight!

Vinny G

09-21-10, 2:36 pm

I remember he was dieting the one time we were at The Arnold. It was his cheat day, as I believe he was doing some sort of Keto diet, and we hit up Chilis at the Airport. Not sure what Vinny is doing this time, I'm sure he can answer that in here ....

Thank god I'm not STARTING a contest diet or this would be a bitch.
I been "dieting" for a while now....been eating clean for most of the year.

It's a lot easier dieting away from home when you are already been doing it.

I have been doing something a little different this time around.
3 days of very low carbs with a little fats thrown in, then on the 4th day I carb up with about 50 grams with each meal.

Last night was awesome training at the Mecca. It was packed full of pros like Will Harris and Tony Freeman to name a couple. I hit some shoulder work on my own to start things off. One of the great things about the ABCs and hitting different gyms is being able to try some equipment I don't have access to in my own gym. After shoulders Vinny and I hooked up for some HRT biceps. His bis were more pumped than I had ever seen them before. Very impressive look on a seasoned Pros physique. Then off to the firehouse after training. I made up for my bonus meal I had earlier with some teryiaki chicken and steamed vegetables. Great time with the crew.

Aggression

09-21-10, 2:51 pm

Thank god I'm not STARTING a contest diet or this would be a bitch.
I been "dieting" for a while now....been eating clean for most of the year.

It's a lot easier dieting away from home when you are already been doing it.

I have been doing something a little different this time around.
3 days of very low carbs with a little fats thrown in, then on the 4th day I carb up with about 50 grams with each meal.

Judging by the pics, I see you're eating foods prepared from the restaurants. Do you have any issues trusting restaurants when you ask to prepare foods a certain way? Plain steak, no oils, down to the ounce? Or do you not bother that much with the tiny details and just eat clean?

Rage

09-21-10, 2:56 pm

Earlier yesterday when we stopped by Max Muscle Venice, Dave Bourlet showed us some sneak preview pics of Jay Cutler on his cell phone from one week out and I think I can speak for the crew on this....he looked fucking unbelievably bigger, more symmetrical than ever and it wouldn't surprise me a bit if he slams that title once again. I was most impressed with how much more symmetrical he looked than last year. Awesome stuff.

Lunatic001

09-21-10, 3:04 pm

See you guys later today...I will be making the drive to Norwalk! Can't wait to see everyone and catch up on things!

naturalguy

09-21-10, 3:07 pm

Vid - pay close attention and take notes, you are about to get a lesson from the master:

http://www.youtube.com/animalpak#p/a/u/0/vVtVZpUevGQ

naturalguy

09-21-10, 3:09 pm

The new Pak video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gcKzxyV-7w

Universal Rep

09-21-10, 3:16 pm

Vid - pay close attention and take notes, you are about to get a lesson from the master:

After this trip I will be drinking milk, Wrath drinks a lot of it (srs)

So 2 sip through a straw and 1 just gulps them down.

G and Vinny made me look bad, they did it in one shot.

Universal Rep

09-21-10, 3:31 pm

After this trip I will be drinking milk, Wrath drinks a lot of it (srs)

Whole or skim?

naturalguy

09-21-10, 3:33 pm

Whole or skim?

Off season = whole, pre-contest = skim

Universal Rep

09-21-10, 3:34 pm

Off season = whole, pre-contest = skim

I like it, there's a symmetry to that...

You fellas sleepin' in the Animal Van?

naturalguy

09-21-10, 3:37 pm

I like it, there's a symmetry to that...

You fellas sleepin' in the Animal Van?

See this next vid, looks like Wrath is sleeping in it, day 3 intro:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_IKe75uU2A

Mr. Dead

09-21-10, 3:38 pm

You fellas sleepin' in the Animal Van?

Hmmm... Large men (And, NG...*LOL* J/K) in a small confined space, on high protein diets... Not a good scenario...

Universal Rep

09-21-10, 3:40 pm

See this next vid, looks like Wrath is sleeping in it, day 3 intro:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_IKe75uU2A

Rage? As in "Road Rage"?? Driving???

Mr. Dead

09-21-10, 3:42 pm

Rage? As in "Road Rage"?? Driving???

Uhm... I've ridden in a car with him, and survived...

Universal Rep

09-21-10, 3:44 pm

Uhm... I've ridden in a car with him, and survived...

You seem a little addled, fella... You hit your head on the windshield?

Mr. Dead

09-21-10, 3:46 pm

You seem a little addled, fella... You hit your head on the windshield?

Uhm... Not that I remember... The nice doctor and nurse wouldn't tell me much, about the blood on my forehead or my headache...

Vinny G

09-21-10, 3:53 pm

Judging by the pics, I see you're eating foods prepared from the restaurants. Do you have any issues trusting restaurants when you ask to prepare foods a certain way? Plain steak, no oils, down to the ounce? Or do you not bother that much with the tiny details and just eat clean?

The great thing about the area we are in is that they cook everything healthy.
I ask for everything plain no oils or butter.

Most of my meals I have brought with me from back home. I have a cooler full of food...grilled chicken breast, black angus steaks, sweet potatos, rice cakes, natural pb, and almonds.

I hav not missed one meal and it's only going smooth because I'm organized and prepaired.

Universal Rep

09-21-10, 3:55 pm

The great thing about the area we are in is that they cook everything healthy.
I ask for everything plain no oils or butter.

Most of my meals I have brought with me from back home. I have a cooler full of food...grilled chicken breast, black angus steaks, sweet potatos, rice cakes, natural pb, and almonds.

I hav not missed one meal and it's only going smooth because I'm organized and prepaired.

Do ya have a large cooler in the Animal Van? Pics?

naturalguy

09-21-10, 4:01 pm

So Vinny and I are eating clean, Rage is eating mostly clean then there is G Diesel and Wrath, well I'll let them explain:

http://www.youtube.com/animalpak#p/a/u/0/lIaMdQrB4F8

Aggression

09-21-10, 4:11 pm

So Vinny and I are eating clean, Rage is eating mostly clean then there is G Diesel and Wrath, well I'll let them explain:

http://www.youtube.com/animalpak#p/a/u/0/lIaMdQrB4F8

LoL. Fantastic

PIJW

09-21-10, 4:20 pm

So Vinny and I are eating clean, Rage is eating mostly clean then there is G Diesel and Wrath, well I'll let them explain:

http://www.youtube.com/animalpak#p/a/u/0/lIaMdQrB4F8

LOL half a cinnabun, LOL

theharjmann

09-21-10, 4:35 pm

Haha, I think that might be Wrath, G, and Rage's food that just happens to be next to Vinny when they're all eating. I believe he's 7 weeks out from the Sacramento Pro and is eating clean, right Vinny?

o right in that case i apologise!

these vids and pics are SICK! the more and more i see the more jealous i am getting!

theharjmann

09-21-10, 4:49 pm

Vinny, good luck in your contest man. Been watching the vids. Enjoyed your cardio one a lot! Will be watching it whilst im doing my fasted steady state tomorrow morning lol

Mr. Dead

09-21-10, 6:32 pm

No Excuses...

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm25/mrdead1/9photo.jpg

Mr. Dead

09-21-10, 7:16 pm

Silvio Samuel and the Animal Crew, at the Firehouse in Venice...

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm25/mrdead1/10photo.jpg

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm25/mrdead1/11photo.jpg

Firedrake

09-21-10, 7:55 pm

No Excuses...

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm25/mrdead1/9photo.jpg

. . . and he didn't even kill me when his own meal came late and I was eating Blueberry pancakes in front of him last night (after the buffalo burger and egg whites) at Firehouse. Of course, NG assures me Wrath said that Chocolate Chip pancakes were the only way to grow.

naturalguy

09-21-10, 8:04 pm

. . . and he didn't even kill me when his own meal came late and I was eating Blueberry pancakes in front of him last night (after the buffalo burger and egg whites) at Firehouse. Of course, NG assures me Wrath said that Chocolate Chip pancakes were the only way to grow.

Wrath had them again for lunch today with a big glass of milk

naturalguy

09-21-10, 9:12 pm

We just pulled into American Eagle gym in Norwalk for the ABC, this is a hardcore, old school gym

100jan

09-21-10, 9:28 pm

Vid - pay close attention and take notes, you are about to get a lesson from the master:

Judging by the pics, I see you're eating foods prepared from the restaurants. Do you have any issues trusting restaurants when you ask to prepare foods a certain way? Plain steak, no oils, down to the ounce? Or do you not bother that much with the tiny details and just eat clean?

Vinny's got it down to a fucking science--the meals, the supps, his shakes. It isn't spartan, he just trains hard, kills the cardio and doesn't stress the small stuff. Proper meals on a schedule but he isn't too neurotic and he looks crazy, so he's doing something right.

See you guys later today...I will be making the drive to Norwalk! Can't wait to see everyone and catch up on things!

Awesome meeting you bro. Good to see you bouncing back from the accident and staying positive. Inspiring.

Vid - pay close attention and take notes, you are about to get a lesson from the master:

We just pulled into American Eagle gym in Norwalk for the ABC, this is a hardcore, old school gym

Love American Eagle. A gym that exists strictly for the pure love of slinging the iron. God bless the real gym owners of the world that keep supporting the ABCs and keep real bodybuilding and powerlifting alive.

what happened to Wraths elbow?
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r.../Venice091.jpg

Gumball

09-22-10, 7:58 am

Looks a mega trip - there's some serious eating going on!!!

Went to the Olympia last year and absolutely loved it.

naturalguy

09-22-10, 8:30 am

Vids

Muscle Beach:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM7UQbWlng4

Venice beach:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIeBuJz8AYw

G's take on Venice:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AeAc3_Amfw

naturalguy

09-22-10, 8:31 am

Vid - lunch at the Firehouse, Vinny is dieting while Wrath is off season:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpaGOUoVgc4

naturalguy

09-22-10, 8:41 am

Vids - American Eagle Gym ABC:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz-7pP-DL5M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5VuD_HghOw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_WbdX7e4Xo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2iU_wRj21g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG30CJQlYQw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDzJK3bnVUg

Aggression

09-22-10, 8:41 am

Looks like you guys are having blast out there. I'll see ya tomorrow night!

ghost

09-22-10, 8:41 am

Looks like you guys are having blast out there. I'll see ya tomorrow night!

same here.!

naturalguy

09-22-10, 9:35 am

Looks like you guys are having blast out there. I'll see ya tomorrow night!

same here.!

Looking forward to seeing you fellas. That is the next phase of this road trip, meeting up with our brothers at The Cage. I heard The House has safely landed in Sin City. We will be on our way there this morning. This is our last morning in Cali then we pile in the van for the trek through the desert to Las Vegas.

Razor

09-22-10, 9:39 am

So Vinny and I are eating clean, Rage is eating mostly clean then there is G Diesel and Wrath, well I'll let them explain:

http://www.youtube.com/animalpak#p/a/u/0/lIaMdQrB4F8

"Shot of insulin in my eyeball" friggin' brilliant! Man this footage is unreal! Keep 'em coming NG! Thread of the year maybe! LOL

eiaronson

09-22-10, 9:57 am

Thanx guys for the pics, vids and updates. Look forward to them every day!

G Diesel

09-22-10, 10:04 am

"Shot of insulin in my eyeball" friggin' brilliant! Man this footage is unreal! Keep 'em coming NG! Thread of the year maybe! LOL

What the hell was I talking about? Haha. Delirious, cinnamon bun-inspired gibberish.

Thanx guys for the pics, vids and updates. Look forward to them every day!

That is what we're here for bro. Thanks for coming back to plug in to the madness.

Peace, G

naturalguy

09-22-10, 10:21 am

Vin and I hit cardio this morning as we have been doing every morning:

Vid - Vinny talks about being prepared on the road and does the dishes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK6NUG6j99M

Crematia

09-22-10, 10:22 am

Looks like you guys are having a blast. Keep the videos coming!

J-Dawg

09-22-10, 10:29 am

"Shot of insulin in my eyeball" friggin' brilliant! Man this footage is unreal! Keep 'em coming NG! Thread of the year maybe! LOL

That definitely is a classic statement, haha. Keep up the big eating G.

PIJW

09-22-10, 10:30 am

Seriously though what happened to Wraths elbow in that one pic

Gumball

09-22-10, 10:41 am

Pretty sure its the scar from a triceps tear operation.

Lunatic001

09-22-10, 11:05 am

It was great to work out with the Animal crew at American Eagle Gym. Wrath and Vinny are sincere great guys and it was an honor meeting them. Naturalguy, you are a hardworking man getting all these pics and video. G-diesel, it was great finally putting the face to the name. Really, no pictures give justice to how big Vinny and wrath are and how the Animal crew is dedicated to the lifestyles and us, the fans. Thanks for letting me part of this roadtrip. And I know we'll get together again sometime in the future. For those Animals going to the Olympia, YOU WILL HAVE A BLAST! Keep up the good work Animal Crew!

Lunatic001

Vinny G

09-22-10, 11:23 am

Looking forward through the desert into Vegas today.

rev8ball

09-22-10, 11:25 am

Looking forward through the desert into Vegas today.

Drink your water, watch for vultures, and I will see you in a few hours!

naturalguy

09-22-10, 11:43 am

We just finished breakfast (Wrath had chocolate chip pancakes and milk again) and are piling up in the Animal van to head out to the desert and Sin City

PIJW

09-22-10, 11:44 am

We just finished breakfast (Wrath had chocolate chip pancakes and milk again) and are piling up in the Animal van to head out to the desert and Sin City

HAHA Choco Chip and Pancakes, isnt he prepping, he said he was 50 weeks out

G Diesel

09-22-10, 11:49 am

Seriously though what happened to Wraths elbow in that one pic

He almost died in a car wreck in March. That was one of the minor injuries.

HAHA Choco Chip and Pancakes, isnt he prepping, he said he was 50 weeks out

You should provide notes on what he should be eating to achieve his physique goals.

Peace, G

PIJW

09-22-10, 11:56 am

He almost died in a car wreck in March. That was one of the minor injuries.

You should provide notes on what he should be eating to achieve his physique goals.

Peace, G

I had forgot about that crash and didnt know he had an injure there.

But what he is eating, i just laughed my ass off when he said eating in front of Vinny and said he was prepping 50 weeks out. Great line, and if i could eat like that and have that physique i would eat like that all the time

G Diesel

09-22-10, 12:01 pm

I had forgot about that crash and didnt know he had an injure there.

But what he is eating, i just laughed my ass off when he said eating in front of Vinny and said he was prepping 50 weeks out. Great line, and if i could eat like that and have that physique i would eat like that all the time

It is maddening but the kid has a genetic gift to which most of us can't relate. 95% of what he eats is clean bbing food but that 5% is fun to watch, and makes me feel guilty as hell when I partake. But fuck it, you only live once. Haha.

Peace, G

PIJW

09-22-10, 12:03 pm

It is maddening but the kid has a genetic gift to which most of us can't relate. 95% of what he eats is clean bbing food but that 5% is fun to watch, and makes me feel guilty as hell when I partake. But fuck it, you only live once. Haha.

Peace, G

Guilty do i need to day Cinnabun

100jan

09-22-10, 12:19 pm

From the pics and the videos I can see that you have a great time on the roadtrip guys! Funny things going on there.. Keep us posted!

Aggression

09-22-10, 12:26 pm

All 6 of my meals are now going to be Chocolate Chip Pancakes and a tall glass of milk.

PIJW

09-22-10, 12:29 pm

All 6 of my meals are now going to be Chocolate Chip Pancakes and a tall glass of milk.

x2

WilsDaddy

09-22-10, 12:54 pm

Man is there anyway I could get my hands on of those carhartt animal zip-ups. Those are bad ass and it'd be nice for work.

naturalguy

09-22-10, 1:34 pm

We had to stop in the desert so vinny could pee....................again. I will have pics up later

Birdman

09-22-10, 1:40 pm

Great pics and videos in here so far, looks like a great time and the start of a new Animal tradition.

Survivor831

09-22-10, 1:49 pm

I've been following along on this Roadtrip constantly checking in for updates and I must tell you that it is some of the coolest shit I've ever seen.......................... Real Life Animal Roadtrip. Very cool. You guys keep doing your thing and have an awesome time.

J-Dawg

09-22-10, 1:50 pm

We had to stop in the desert so vinny could pee....................again. I will have pics up later

How long of a trip is it guys?

Flash419

09-22-10, 2:04 pm

We had to stop in the desert so vinny could pee....................again. I will have pics up later

Pics of Vinny peeing? Love the fact this trip is being filmed.. but I think we could skip those photos. LOL

J-Dawg

09-22-10, 2:04 pm

Pics of Vinny peeing? Love the fact this trip is being filmed.. but I think we could skip those photos. LOL

x2 lol. No need to see those.

MassMonster

09-22-10, 2:15 pm

Pretty sure its the scar from a triceps tear operation.

either way the scars make him look even more like sum1 u dont wanna fuck wit .. all u big guys are lookin tanked...

Vinny G

09-22-10, 2:51 pm

We stopped at death valley for the crew to make a pit stop at Dell Taco.

I had to sit this one out and eat my chicken, and rice cakes in the van.

PIJW

09-22-10, 2:52 pm

We stopped at death valley for the crew to make a pit stop at Dell Taco.

I had to sit this one out and eat my chicken, and rice cakes in the van.

Where at in Death Valley, i was stationed out there for a while and wondering which Del Taco you were at

jesse45690

09-22-10, 2:53 pm

i'm lovin this stuff.. almost obsessively checking this thread...

downtown

09-22-10, 3:04 pm

We had to stop in the desert so vinny could pee....................again. I will have pics up later

Definitly.THREAD OF THE YEAR !
Best coverage on the web!

HIGA MONSTER

09-22-10, 3:25 pm

We had to stop in the desert so vinny could pee....................again. I will have pics up later

A new oasis will be born now from that spot where he pissed.
Chicken, brown rice, protein powder will be the catalyst to start new life in Death Valley...

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

09-22-10, 3:26 pm

How long of a trip is it guys?

Its 5 hours east usually from like Santa Monica to Vegas.
Depends on SoCal traffic obviously...

HIGA

machineman

09-22-10, 3:27 pm

Great pics!! I will have to wait til I get home to watch the vids....enjoy the trip, fellas!!

Beowulf

09-22-10, 3:45 pm

We stopped at death valley for the crew to make a pit stop at Dell Taco.

I had to sit this one out and eat my chicken, and rice cakes in the van.

Pics please?

100jan

09-22-10, 3:45 pm

i'm lovin this stuff.. almost obsessively checking this thread...

Same here lol

rev8ball

09-22-10, 3:48 pm

Where abouts are you guys right now?

That way, taking into account Rage's driving methods, I can estimate your time of arrival so I can warn the officials of Sin City so they can brace for the onslaght....